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Adams, 29, had complained to a doctor that he was experiencing hearing trouble out of his right ear. When the doctor ordered an MRI, he discovered a 'tennis-ball sized tumor' attached to his brain

'It was probably there for six months,' said Adams.

'It's a miracle that I happened to go in for that brain tumor.'

Adams said that he did not go in for regular check-ups with the doctor before his illness was discovered.

He completed six rounds of chemotherapy in late September, and doctors have declared him cancer-free.

Doctors also successfully removed the tumor from Adam's brain. The operation took a grueling 20 hours.

Although the tumor was benign, doctors still needed to perform surgery to remove it. Before surgery, Adams underwent a battery of tests to determine if he was fit to withstand general anesthesia. It was during these tests that doctors discovered a malignant tumor in his chest

Now Adams is working to raise funds for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the hospital that saved his life.

The DCC will have a bike ride, a fun run, and a concert all aimed at raising money for the center.

Adams (far right) completed six rounds of chemotherapy in late September, and doctors have declared him cancer-free. Doctors also successfully removed the tumor from Adam's brain. The operation took a grueling 20 hours

The event is scheduled for Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. It will feature hit band Counting Crows.

Since it came into existence, the DCC has raised over $16.5million for cancer research. It is the NFL's largest cancer fundraiser, according to the Herald.

'Joel's resilient spirit through it all is why this year's Team Dolphins is dedicated to Joel for his valiant effort in tackling cancer,' the Dolphins said in a statement.

Adams said the event will have special significance for him.

'My parents are flying out for it from California,' he said. 'It'll be an emotional day. I wasn't a big crier. Now I break down every week it seems.'